FAQs: Infant Excessive Drooling

As the parent of a newborn, it’s normal to feel concerned if your child shows signs of abnormal behavior. Many parents express concern when their child experiences excessive drooling, even when their child enters the toddler phase. But is excessive drooling always a symptom of autism?  While it can signify a neurological disorder, excessive drooling …

Excessive drooling is a sign of a stroke in babies who should have developed the ability to hold their mouth closed and swallow. However, there are often more likely explanations for your child’s drooling. For example, babies drool when they are teething. It may not indicate anything unusual in this case, but it could also …